White Oaks
No Railroad, No Town
State: New Mexico
County: Lincoln County
Founded: 1879
Abandoned: 1900s
Peak Population: 4,000
White Oaks was a thriving gold mining town where Billy the Kid gambled at the Starr Saloon. When residents refused right-of-way to the railroad, it bypassed the town and White Oaks died. About 15 residents remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Billy the Kid gambled here
- Refused railroad
- ~15 residents
Location
Address: White Oaks, NM
Coordinates: 33.75, -105.6167